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Running off at the typewriter. … There's no question now: UCF absolutely has to go to the Big East. Why? Two reasons: Boise State and USF. When word began leaking out Friday that Boise State would soon be joining the Big East, UCF's decision became a no-brainer. If the Big East, as expected in the coming days, closes the deal with already-established Boise State and up-and-coming UCF, it becomes an even stronger conference than it was two weeks ago when Pitt and Syracuse were in the league. Isn't it amazing? Now we have two conferences — one that already has BCS affiliation and the other that is trying to get one —- actually fighting over UCF. ...

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